(Scroll to the bottom for a list of my most recommended pre/post-care products)
PreWax Care
- Exfoliate (scrub the area with a scrub brush, face cloth or body scrub), cleanse and moisturize daily. I give all of my clients free exfoliation gloves!
- Make sure you are extra clean front & back right before your appointment. I recommend Bushbalm wipes<- This one is made specifically for pubic areas for women.
- Take an Ibuprofen or Tylenol 30- 45 minutes before your appointment if you’re worried about pain.
- Things that will make you more sensitive to your wax include tiredness, being close to your cycle, pregnancy, hangovers, and too much caffeine. Try Numbing cream!
Post-Waxing Care:
- For the next few days, don’t wear tight panties, pants, or leggings. Try to wear all cotton without lace.
- Keep hands away from touching freshly waxed skin, which can encourage irritation or small pimples.
- Opt for a shower and use a gentle wash on the area. Don’t take a hot bath or hot tub for the rest of the day.
- No tanning beds, saunas or steam rooms for the next two days.
- Short-term abstinence. Sexual activity should be avoided for at least 24 – 48 hours.
- Exfoliate. Every day, just like the pre-care instructions
- Fight the bumps. If you have any ingrown hair, try Post wax soothing serum.
→How long will the area be red?
It should go away within a couple of hours; however, clients with sensitive skin may notice it takes up to a day. You can use a soothing cream to help get rid of the redness.
→How long will the results last?
First-time clients will notice the regrowth typically from 2 to 3 weeks. When you start to wax regularly on a schedule, the length of time between waxes will get longer, generally four to six weeks. After your fourth or fifth visit at 4-5 week regular intervals, all your hair will be in the same hair growth cycle and will be a good waxable length at the same time. After further appointments, You will start seeing the same effect as regular waxers.
→How can I prevent the pain?
The least painful time to wax is 5-14 days after your period. Do not drink coffee or alcohol before your waxing appointment. Take an ibuprofen 2 hours before your appointment. Apply a numbing spray or cream before your appointment.
→How can I prevent ingrown hairs?
See above in post-care!
→Will it hurt less the second time?
Yes, because the hair is growing back as new hair, it is softer and thinner and has a smaller root bulb.
→How often should I get a Brazilian wax?
In the first six months, I recommend every 4 weeks. After that, every 4 to 6 weeks, depending on your hair growth.
→Can I be waxed when pregnant?
Yes. There are no restrictions on waxing when pregnant, and we have lots of experience waxing pregnant ladies who come in right up to their due date.
→Can I wax during my period?
Yes. We ask that you use a fresh tampon ( cut the string) or diva cup and are “hygienically present” before your appointment. Please also mention it to your technician.
→What is blood spotting?
Hairs in the anagen (growing) stage of the hair growth cycle are supplied by tiny blood vessels. When an Anagen hair is forcibly removed by waxing, a small amount of blood may travel up through the channel in the skin where it was previously.
→Can I shave if I have to?
You can, but it will cause the hair to grow thicker, and your next wax will be much more painful.
→Why do you use so many different types of wax?
Different types of hair need different types of wax.
→Is sugaring better than waxing?
With each method, you pull the hair out by the roots. The difference is that most wax is oil-soluble, and most sugar is water-soluble. It’s a different technique with a different product. Like hair stylists, we use different products and procedures to remove hair.
→How can I get the best waxing results?
In the days leading up to your appointment, Moisturize and exfoliate!
→Do I have to trim before I come?
No. Don’t trim. Most people trim too much, and then the hair is too short to wax.
→Do I have to start a regular schedule for waxing?
No. To get the best results, you should start a regular regime before your vacation or big day; however, it’s unnecessary. It just means you won’t get a smooth wax and might see regrowth after a week or 2.
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